Which to use
“Räumen” and “Raums” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #3,990
- “Räumen” frequency rank
- #19,358
- “Raums” frequency rank
- 23348
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Räumen | Raums |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Raum | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Raum |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Räumen and Raums apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Räumen ([ˈʁɔɪ̯mən]) and Raums ([ʁaʊ̯ms]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 23348, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Räumen is recorded at frequency rank #3,990, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈʁɔɪ̯mən]. Raums is at rank #19,358, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ʁaʊ̯ms].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 23348, this pair ranks #1,862,438 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Räumen vs Raums
Shared letters: mru. Private to "Räumen": enä. Private to "Raums": as.
"Räumen" · 6 letters · shape CVVCVC · "Raums" · 5 letters · shape CVVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Raums ← arums · ramus · raumms · raumss · rausm · rraums · ruams
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Räumen" and "Raums" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Räumen" or "Raums"?
Remembering Räumen vs Raums
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Räumen” entry
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